We were thrilled to visit Effie's for breakfast on our last day visiting my brother and his wife. They have been here often for breakfast and I insisted we try it as well. It was great. It is old school with green chairs, and a carpet that brings back memories. The food and beverages were excellent. The pancakes, eggs, has browns, bacon were perfectly prepared. My vegetarian wife loved her grilled cheese sandwich also. The service was slow though. Our seemed new and took too long to write up the order and too long to collect the payment. I would still return if in the area. read more

Effie's Restaurant & Bar - Effie's Interior - American Near Me - Campbell, California

been coming here for years and years... although i am not a local why don't the staff treat the regular customers who pay good paying money their attention then the locals the locals are ruining the bar and push the new people out with money please tell us to the management pls and thank you. i know the regulars are important too, but they shouldn't take up the bar, looking at us , well paying and tipping customers,like we are dirt pls management help us out!! many people feel this way**** read more

I love breakfast places ... but I LOVE Effie's breakfast. It truly feels like stepping back in time to a small diner when you're here. The same welcoming staff every time, the same quality food, huge portions, coffee flowing, a mirrored ceiling and vibey leather booths ... what more can a girl ask for! I always get the linguica and egg breakfast. Some of my friends favorites include any of the pancakes, the country skillet, and the country breakfast. read more

Love this place! The servers are amazing and they always remember you and go out of your way to feel welcome! I'm a huge fan of their breakfast but they're a full diner and they also have a bar attached to it. The inside decor is a little out dated in my opinion, but they have so many food options, great service, big portions and you'll leave one happy customer read more

Effie's Restaurant & Bar - American Near Me - Campbell, California

This was my third time coming to Effie's bar. I love coming here because it's very calm and fun environment. Hearing the people sing. The staff at the bar is very great.The only thing was I had called in advance to reserve a table at the bar. The person that helped me reserve was very nice and helpful. Then I called Friday night to confirm if I still have the reservation the person was a man and he was rude. He was like yeah yeah still there and then I'm like OK thank you and then he hanged up. I mentioned this to the staff at the bar and they told me next time ask for the bar and we'll take care of you and they apologized for experience the food Here is also great and it's not too expensive. I will definitely come again. read more

Effie's Restaurant & Bar - Pineapple heat and a jack and coke - American Near Me - Campbell, California

Gina was absolutely amazing! We came in to celebrate my wife's birthday, and she went above and beyond to make the entire evening special. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and welcoming, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our brunch. It's rare to have a server who genuinely adds to the experience, but Gina absolutely did. Thank you, Gina, for taking such great care of us and helping make my wife's birthday memorable. We'll definitely be back! read more

Effie's Restaurant & Bar - American Near Me - Campbell, California

breakfast was delicious!! and the specials were reasonably priced!! Gina was our server and her kindness was immeasurable. we felt like family. everyone was so kind and the greeted their guests with hugs and smiles. a great environment. you get way more than you pay for!!!! read more

We had a surprise party on the patio. It was 25+ ppl. Gena was our server and she could not have done a better job. Will definitely be coming back to Effie's soon. read more

Like coming home Delicious food served by warm, friendly staff. Whether it's a snack or a full meal, you will always walk away full and with a smile on your face. read more

My husband treated me to breakfast out the other day and I chose Effie's. It was great! Superb service. Lots of food (I skipped lunch I was so full). Comfortable chairs. Happy people. And the bill was way less than I expected to spend eating out these days. I recommend Effie's! read more

Could not have been happier with the food and service!! I called a week in advance to reserve a table of 25 for my best friends surprise party. 1.) they allowed me to come early and set up. They knew the party wouldn't be there for another hour and they were so damn accommodating!! 2.) Gina, our server, was on top of what ended up being a party of 30. She was so incredibly on top of everything. We loved her and the food 20/10 read more

Great friendly service!! We held a huge party for our friends bday and she is a regular . Gina always remembers her and what she likes! read more

My husband and I have been coming to this restaurant for years and we love it! Our visits are made even more special by Gina. She is always so friendly and extremely attentive. Her vibrant smile and cheerful disposition always welcomes everyone into this beautiful restaurant. Her knowledge of the items on the menu is awesome. Gina makes every visit a memorable one. She is one of the many reasons that we keep coming back. read more

Hey there Party People Effie's is a hidden gem that I was lucky enough to discover. You walk in the door and you get transported back to the elegance of the Film noir era. The restaurant has a great lounge feel that makes you crave an old fashioned Martini. Our waitress Gina was fabulous. She made you feel like you were coming over to a friend's house for the family meal. Super warm and inviting. I had the Monte Cristo. This was the most perfect Monte Cristo I have ever had in my 58 years on this planet. The sandwich had a delicate crispiness because of the egg batter. There was a large amount of turkey and ham with the perfect oohwe gooyee cheesey layer all wrapped together. If you have never had a Monte Cristo sandwich you MUST MUST make this your first. I got the potato salad as a side. It was like a taste of childhood. I know it sounds cliche but it was just like Mom used to make..delicious! My Hubby got the French Dip. I'll tell you he is a French Dip snob so for him to say it was Delicious is very high praise. There was a ton of meat which was perfectly lean. Nothing worse than biting into a hunk of fat. Not a problem here...no fatty bites in this sandwich. Also for those that crave a good horseradish you will be in heaven here, it's made in-house not watered down version here. Now that Effie's is on my radar I'll be coming here again and again. Be kind to one another read more

See all

Just had lunch here. The food was great, but the service was something else. Our server, Gina, was amazing. It made our whole day.

Came for breakfast Saturday morning and was impressed with the quality of the service. Our server Alfonso was attentive and friendly. My husband and I ordered the chicken skillet(and added jalapenos) and an order of french toast to share. The skillet was loaded and came out hot. The french toast was nice and soft as well. It was the perfect amount to share between 2 people. The food is decent and the interior is a little out dated but this is the kind of place you come to for the service. Alfonso was helpful to us explaining the menu and checking on us regularly. Very personable and I would likely be back due to the kind experience. read more

Absolutely love this place. Food is excellent, our server Gina was the cutest sweetest lady. The upgrades around the restaurant are nice, I hope they keep the mirrored ceiling. read more

First time at Effie's and I ordered the Effie's skillet with poached eggs. The meal was on point and delicious. I done messed up the whole plate. The waitress Gina was very attentive and enhanced my experience. I definitely enjoyed the old decor and furniture. Was basically a blast from the past. read more

Effie's Restaurant & Bar - Effie's Skillet with poached eggs - American Near Me - Campbell, California

I had an excellent experience, thanks in large part to Gina's outstanding customer service. She was friendly, attentive, and professional throughout my visit, making sure I felt welcomed and well taken care of. Gina did a great job answering my questions, checking in at the right times, and making the overall experience enjoyable. Her positive attitude and dedication to providing great service truly stood out. I really appreciated her effort and the care she put into making my visit a pleasant one. Gina is a great server, and I would gladly recommend her to anyone. read more

We went there for the first time because we just put my mom in an assisted living home close by - my dad has always talked about here and loved it - the food was delicious and the waitress was so nice!! I love the old school vibe! Not many places like this left! Quiet and pleasant - we will be back for sure! read more

Breakfast specials until 11 AM Mon-Fri! Great choices at affordable prices. Quick service and fresh food. Recommend! read more

See all

The place is okay. Its the only restaurant in about a mile so if you're having your car worked on near by like I was, you don't have a choice. read more

The food was absolutely amazing--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every part of our meal exceeded expectations. Gina made the experience even better; she was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming throughout our visit. Her service was outstanding and made us feel well taken care of. We would love to come back and highly recommend this restaurant to others. read more

We came to eat and left, the place smelled like smoke - both outside and inside. We ordered from them via doordash instead. I wanted mashed potatoes, my daughter wanted a burger - it was the only reason we selected this place: it was close to home and had what we both wanted. Doordash allows to select a side for their dishes - I odered chicken with a side of mash, and got rice instead :((. I really hate rice! Had I known it inly comes with rice, I would not have selected this dish. Chicken was ok. My daughter's burger was soggy. Fries were dry. Never ordering from here again! So disappointed! read more

On our way back from Santa Cruz we picked this restaurant randomly. A very good choice we made. It was Friday evening, we arrived Dan immediately seated us. He gave us the menu for dinner we wanted breakfast. Dan swapped out our menus, made a fresh pot of coffee he was exceptional. As we were ordering Dan gave us recommendations- and Dannnn I'm glad you did, everything you recommended was spot on and extremely delicious. Shout out to the chef. I had the country fried steak meal, with hash browns (they could have been seasoned more). I couldn't get the Belgium waffle, and Dan recommended the banana pancakes and these were the most delicious. The country fried steak had a perfect crunch, and tenderness flavors bursting absolutely loved it. My sister had the ribeye steak meal and the steak was tender, seasoned, very good. My husband ordered a side of French toast and he said that it was ****ing delicious, the best he had (he orders French toast with breakfast at diners and restaurants so this is should say a lot). Perfection well put. Overall experience, the cleanliness, decor, nostalgic feeling, food and service deserves more than 5 stars. Dan, we thank you for your service, recommendation, jokes and vibe. 10/10 recommend. We will come again. read more

The food was delicious. The service was outstanding. The atmosphere was relaxed and parking was easy. Regina (Gina) was professional, patient, friendly, and experienced. I will be back. I want to check out the karaoke. Thanks, Regina and the service staff helping our table of 19! read more

My first experience with Effie's. The portions are large and tasty. The service level was great and thank you for all of the refills! I'll come back soon as it is close to our afternoon tutoring classes just down Winchester. Great variety on the menu. I do have to try it for breakfast as their choices for that meal period are extensive. read more

Wonderful breakfast/brunch place. Was introduced to this restaurant by my Rotary Club and have been back 3x for brunch. The decor is "old school" but it has a lot of character and its nice to visit a place with regulars as well as newbies. What we like most are the food choices (many with seafood and served as ordered) and quality of food, the friendly servers and attentive service, and the reasonable prices. Parking has always been ample. Menu would be enhanced with some gluten free bakery items (e.g., bread) and pancakes. Definitely will go back. read more

We have been going to Effies Sunday mornings for some time. Because of the after church crowd Sunday mornings are always noisy but the food is worth it. This morning it was both exceptionally noisy, the kitchen was clearly overwhelmed, and one of the waiters (who I will refer to as "tall guy") was also belligerent and rude. He was not our waiter but the service was so bad I stopped "tall guy" and asked for coffee after I had been was waiting some time. "Tall guy's" response was really rude and belligerent to me as well as being shouted at when he was three tables away! I watched him and he was not really helping wait tables - he appeared to be only wondering around. The kitchen was overwhelmed - waiters (except for tall guy) were working very hard. Our real water (#7 on our receipt) was excellent and apologized 3 times but the long delay was clearly not his fault. I think this is no longer our go-to Sunday morning breakfast place anymore. My comments to management after today's visit are: (1) you have lost a Sunday regular client, (2) if you can't handle the guests don't book the large groups such as the one today which was seated on the patio, and (3) understand that it is the rudeness and attitude of "tall guy" that made me decide not to come back. read more

First time here and it was amazing!! Food, service and ambiance. Our service was Gina and she was incredible! So friendly and personable. 10/10!! We are definitely coming back. read more

Effie's Restaurant & Bar - Effie's Effie's Breakfast Special and bottomless mimosas - American Near Me - Campbell, California

This is my last review for 2024. Effie's is a restaurant that has been in business for 30 years located at 331 W Hacienda Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. I have eaten here 5 times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and was really impressed with the quality and taste of the food. The prices are fair, service has been excellent thanks to the 3 servers I experienced, Michelle, Dan and Alfonso. Everyone works as a team, including the employees that buss. Although the restaurant has a rustic look to it, it is kept very clean. They have 3 restrooms (1 is ADA) and the restaurant was very nicely decorated for the holiday season (see picture). So why such a poor overall rating? Most of the ratings are over a year old and refer to the bar and Karaoke. A new owner came in July, 2024 and apparently made several positive changes. This review focuses strictly on the restaurant. So what did I like? Everything I tried including omelets (wow), pancakes (my favorite), turkey dinner (excellent stuffing), pasta, vegetables, soups, oysters rockafeller (amazing), chicken wings, and the list goes on and on. Honorable mention to their bakery cakes. Fabulous Desserts! I HIGHLY RECCOMEND Effie's! read more

Effie's Restaurant & Bar - Interior - American Near Me - Campbell, California

Great food,great service, thank you Gina, always a smile no matter how busy she is. Fells like home read more

Effie's Restaurant & Bar - Gina - American Near Me - Campbell, California

Good solid Americana Old school booths Meat and potatoes Find you a number of times never really got a bad meal sometimes not exactly the right side but hey that's what they do. Remind me of a kid of the nearest and big old boots clientele are even older than me which is be very bad days. read more

My favorite breakfast-Country Skillet! & Michelle is an amazing waitress! Always checking on us, fast & great service! Highly recommend!! read more

Effie's Restaurant & Bar - My Mom with our favorite waitress!! - American Near Me - Campbell, California

Gina is such an incredable server. We have been coming to Effie's over the years with a big crew and she is always flexible and able to meet our needs. Thank you, Gina's much!! Good diner food and tasty cocktails. This place is great for large parties. read more

An old relic with a throwback vibe. I wasn't expecting much at this place. It looked like a place from generations prior like an American grandmother's house. Despite the decor, the food was really good. I had Effie's special breakfast which was really inventive. A twice baked potato with omelette filling. It was a pretty big plate for $18. The service was excellent. Although I felt bad because the only ppl eating there are older seniors. Please support this place because it deserves a shot! read more

Effie's Restaurant & Bar - American Near Me - Campbell, California

I've been coming to Effie's for over 47 years. All celebrations, holidays and just myself. I can always rely on their service and food quality. I know they'll have something on their menu for everyone in our party. I've had as many as 35 in our party. Here's what i like: They serve breakfast at dinnertime.. I've never waited to be seated. The wait staff is friendly and attentive. The decor is always decorated for the holidays. Reliable when introducing newbies to Effie's. Great for those with accessibility needs. read more

Effie's is like a trip back in time, but in a good way. There are comfortable booths, soom between the tables, and you can actually have a conversation. The seafood salads and the Caesar are my favorites. We always get ice tea and an entree, but we're treated like we ordered the most expensive thing on the menu. Gina is our favorite waitress. She's funny, friendly,but always professional. I never have to ask for a refill or wonder if my order will come out correctly. And I don't have to wait forever for the check, a pet peeve. Everything is prompt. read more

Gina was an absolute rockstar. She took care of a group of 22 of us and had a smile on her face the entire time as did all of us at the table. Thank you, Gina. We appreciate your patience. You and your team took such good care of us. read more

Absolutely love coming to this place. Especially because of Michelle - and then the food!!! Everything here I've had is delicious. From breakfast to lunch to dinner meals. The soup salad bread combo - everything is delish. My faves are: Hot open face turkey/mash Cheeseburger w fries Chicken Slovaks All the soups!! The appetizers and baked potatoes.... Love being served by all the staff. Michelle is our favorite. The atmosphere and decor for each season and holiday are so much fun. I love the neighborhood feel. read more